Purpose of the role:
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To lead, grow and manage a team of electrical engineers and auto electricians to develop battery electric classic cars that are safe, refined, performant and satisfy customer requirements within the targets and timelines of the company.Y ou will play a critical role in creating the specification and architecture of the vehicle and LV assemblies such as wiring harnesses, fuses, low voltage batteries, sensors, etc. You will be also be responsible for assisting powertrain engineer(s) to define the electrical architecture of the vehicle and define improvement points moving forward.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Work with Head of Whole Vehicle and Head of T+D refine LV and HV architecture according to latest legislative, functional safety, cost and performance standards
Control design and specification of low voltage wiring harness
Guide mechanical design engineers on best practices for routing and securing of harness
Act as primary point of contact with external suppliers for prototype wire harness manufacturing
Perform all calculations and specifications for LV and HV component sizing, including wiring, fuses, relays, IVTs etc.
Create and maintain schematics in Arcadia and Visio and control release of updates
Write end of line pass/fail requirements and signoff procedures
Support control systems team in software development, testing, analysis and evaluation
Support test & development teams to address any wiring issues
Use robust management techniques to keep engineering team aligned with company priorities and timelines
Sign off on all engineering designs and drawings, and get signoff from Head of Whole Vehicle for safety critical items.
Support for vehicles engineering bill of materials, parts cost, and parts risk assessment.
Manage, prioritise and delegate engineering-related corrective actions
Work with programme management and engineering lead to move designs through milestones & gateways in timely fashion.
Develop a strong relationship with team and maintain positive attitude as a professional role model
Help manage recruitment efforts through interviewing potential employees, arranging interviews and offers
Professional Skills:
Demonstrable expertise in LV and HV system design in automotive applications
Demonstrable ability to perform root cause analysis efficiently
Fluent in Visio and Arcadia or similar industry standard software
Strong understanding of LV and HV component design & construction (wires, connectors, insulation, shielding, etc)
Experience with automotive standards and communication protocols
High standards for documentation and organisation
Understanding of first principles and ability to justify designs with hand calculations at a minimum
Discipline with release procedures, drawing and parts tracking
Personal Attributes: Hands-on experience either in professional or personal environments (personal projects, factory floor, etc)
Experience working in small, collaborative environments
Ability to create and maintain their own momentum in workplace
Evidence of lateral thinking in agile environments
Good attitude and optimistic towards future
Strong work ethic and genuine humility
Qualifications:
(Essential)
Ability to work from first principles
Strong knowledge of relevant subject
Knowledge of CAN bus
5+ Years of relevant experience
(Desirable)
Undergraduate or Graduate degree in relevant field
10+ Years of relevant experience
Expert knowledge of relevant subject
Knowledge of LIN bus
We offer 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and an early finish on a Friday.
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